AMAZON RAINFOREST WORKSHOP

THE PRESIDENT, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF
THE EXPLORERS CLUB & ROLEX WATCH U.S.A., INC.
Request the honor of your company at the 2006 Lowell Thomas Awards Dinner DISCOVERIES IN THE TREETOPS
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Cipriani Wall Street, New York City

The Lowell Thomas Dinner awards are presented by Rolex and the President of The Explorers Club, to groups of explorers who have distinguished themselves in unique ways. This year’s honorees have made important discoveries in the world’s “canopies”, from rain forests, to jungles, to the tallest trees nestled in clouds, where a rich biodiversity hangs…in the treetops.

Seating for the dinner is on first-come, first-served basis; seating requests require advance payment.
For reservations, please contact The Explorers Club, Telephone: 212-628-8383; E-Mail: events@explorers.org.
More information or to reserve seats online: http://www.explorers.org/spec_events/ltd/ltd2006/ltd2006.php.

INVITATIONS TO BE MAILED IN AUGUST

91st ESA Annual Meeting in Memphis, Tennessee - August 6-11, 2006

The location of the 2006 ESA meeting is Memphis, Tennessee, the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Home of the Blues”. In ecology, as in the music world, there are people whose ideas and work have become so widely accepted and established that they have achieved the status of icons – the ‘rock stars’ of ecology. This is apparent from the packed rooms of ESA meeting sessions in which these ecological rock stars are presenting. At the same time, there are also always people who bring new ideas or approaches to the study of ecology – the upstarts – and whose ideas may sometimes challenge those of the icons.

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The Association for Tropical Biology (ATB) Annual Meeting:

The annual meeting in 2006 will be held, for the first time ever in China, from July 18-21, 2006. The theme of the meeting will be “Tropical Biology: meeting the needs of changing tropical ecosystems”. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) will host the meeting at the Harbour Plaza-Kunming.

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Al Gore’s documentary about global warming, “An Inconvenient Truth“, will be showing at Sarasota’s Burns Court Cinemas on Friday, June 23rd.

A discussion of An Inconvenient Truth, featuring representatives from local environmental groups will begin Friday, June 23, at 8:00PM, preceding the 8:20 showing of the film. Unfortunately, Dr. Meg Lowman cannot attend, however speakers from the Sarasota Green Party and the Sierra Club will be present.

What’s happening
A nature walk conducted by Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies Dr. Margaret Lowman and her New College of Florida Plant Ecology students

When is it happening
10 a.m. Saturday, July 1

Where is it happening
Red Bug Slough Preserve, 5200 Beneva Road, Sarasota. Meet at the preserve entrance one-half mile south of Proctor Road.

Why is it happening
This will be a hands-on hike for families to learn about insects that eat plants and discover evidence of their voracious hunger

Action for reader to take
Call to reserve your spot, as space is limited. Participants should bring a light jacket, a hat and drinking water. To fully experience the swamp habitat, wear shoes or boots that can get wet.

Contact info
For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at (941) 861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.

Dr. Meg Lowman to give Presidential Dinner Lecture for The Explorers Club on June 21.

The Explorers Club - http://www.explorers.org/

The Explorers Club is once again partnering with prominent institutions around the nation and the New York area to conduct a BioBlitz inventory of living species in New York City’s Central Park. The event begins at noon on June 23 and ends at noon the following day. Scientists and others are welcome to volunteer.

Dr. Meg Lowman will be participating at this event.

More info: http://www.explorers.org/projects/bioblitz/bioblitz2006/bioblitz2006.php

Meg Lowman will be discussing the her book, “It’s a Jungle Up There: More Tales From the Treetops”, at this weekend’s Efest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The second annual Efest, celebrating the environment and sustainable living, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in and around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The event is free. Access www.efest.us

The Author Series, presented in partnership with Sarasota News & Books will be held in the Grand Foyer next to the Food Garden beginning at 10:45 am and running throughout the day. Meg is scheduled to speak at 3:15 EST. Space will be limited, so plan to get there early!

What’s happening

Join New College Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies Meg Lowman and her environmental studies students for a day of discovery along the Myakka canopy walkway.

When is it happening

10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22

Where is it happening

Meet at the parking lot area of the canopy walkway at Myakka State Park, 13207 SR 72 Sarasota. Take Clark Road east of I-75 for approximately six miles. The park entrance is on the left. There is a park entrance fee. Rangers will direct cars to parking.

Why is it happening

To learn how scientists sample insect and plants in the forest canopy.

Action for reader to take

Space is limited to 50 participants, so call to reserve a spot. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and bug repellent, and bring a camera, drinking water an binoculars.

Contact info

For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at (941) 861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.